Roman Polanski Reaches Settlement Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor in 1973
In the lawsuit, the film director had been accused of giving alcohol to a minor and raping her in his Los Angeles home
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Elphaba’s Dress in ‘Wicked’ Was Inspired by Mushroom Gills
As Paul Tazewell was conceiving design ideas for “Wicked,” mushroom gills served as an unlikely inspiration for Elphaba’s black dress. The costume designer had stumbled across a documentary about mushrooms. Tazewell says, “I became aware of the beauty of different kinds of
Tyra Banks Has an Idea for ‘Life-Size 3’ With Lindsay Lohan
The two actresses previously starred in the original 2000 movie about a doll who comes to life.
85-Year-Old Scott Glenn Stars in Bloody Action Thriller ‘Eugene the Marine,’ More Than 60 Years After Enlisting in Real Life (EXCLUSIVE)
Scott Glenn was so charmed by his “Eugene the Marine” co-star Jim Gaffigan that while filming a particularly wild fight scene, the 85-year-old modified a stunt so he didn’t accidentally kill the comedian. “All that I was concerned with when we got to the end of this scene was
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Chess Piece: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “Barbie Night,” which aired October 23 on Fox. Check mate. “Orange Is the New Black” star Laverne Cox was the next celebrity to be eliminated on “The Masked Singer,” revealed on Wednesday’s episode
Michael Keaton Warns ‘Bros’ for Trump and Musk: ‘They Don’t Respect You’
The Batman and Beetlejuice star reminded men that the Republican candidate and billionaire "laugh at you behind your back, they think you’re stupid"
Alan Sacks, Co-Creator of ‘Welcome Back Kotter’ and TV Producer, Dies at 81
Film and TV writer-producer Alan Sacks, who had an eclectic career that included co-creating the popular 1970s series “Welcome Back, Kotter” and working on projects set in the 1980s L.A. punk scene, died of complications from lymphoma on Tuesday in New York. He was 81. Sacks
Zoe Saldaña Is ‘Scared and Worried’ About the Election, but ‘I Also Have a Lot of Faith’
Zoe Saldaña admits she’s “worried” about what will happen on Election Day. But she refuses to lose any hope. “I am worried,” Saldaña told me Tuesday at the Los Angeles premiere of “Emilia Pérez.” “But then again, I was also worried in 2016…Of course, I’m scared and worried,
Celine Dion Makes Surprise Appearance at City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala, Presents Spirit of Life Award to AEG CEO Jay Marciano
Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The Canadian singer was in attendance to present the Spirit of Life Award to AEG CEO Jay Marciano for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts towards
Nancy St. John, VFX Producer on ‘Gladiator,’ Dies at 70
Veteran visual effects producer Nancy St. John, whose credits include the films “Babe” and “Gladiator” (both of which won VFX Oscar kudos), has died at the age of 70, the Visual Effects Society confirmed. St. John held a career in VFX and computer animation that spanned more
Mika Abdalla Joins Max Medical Drama ‘The Pitt’ in Recurring Role (EXCLUSIVE)
Mika Abdalla has been tapped for a recurring role in Max’s upcoming medical drama “The Pitt.” Although details surrounding her character remain under wraps, her arc will span the show’s entire 15-episode season. Abdalla joins previously announced cast members Noah Wyle, Tracy
Hallmark Did Not Want to Cast ‘Old People’ Like Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey Chabert, Suit Claims
Hallmark executive VP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly told her staff she did not want to cast “old people,” saying they did not fit with her image for the channel, a new age discrimination lawsuit filed against the studio claims. In the suit, Hamilton Daly is quoted as
’60 Minutes’ Pushes Back on Threat of Trump Lawsuit Over Harris Interview
An attorney for CBS News pushed back against the threat of a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump Wednesday, suggesting to his counsel that he might be liable for attorneys’ fees or be subject to counterclaims if he sought to press further into the idea that newsmagazine
Who Should Play Patrick Bateman in the New ‘American Psycho’ From Luca Guadagnino?
Did you know he’s utterly insane? Christian Bale’s turn as Wall Street yuppie and serial killer Patrick Bateman in 2000’s “American Psycho” propelled him into a new level of super-stardom. The actor had previously delivered memorable performances in films like “Empire of the
Eva Longoria Gave ‘John Wick’ $6 Million in Funding and Saved the Movie Less Than 24 Hours Before It Would’ve Shut Down: ‘She Came to the Rescue’
The first “John Wick” movie opened in theaters 10 years ago and launched another iconic action franchise for Keanu Reeves that has since gone on to gross $1 billion worldwide across four movies. But it turns out none of that success would’ve been possible had it not been for
‘Making Manson’ Documentary Unearths New Tapes With the Late Serial Killer
The three-part documentary resourced more than 100 hours of unreleased recordings with Charles Manson
Cardi B Recovering in the Hospital From Medical Emergency, Cancels ONE MusicFest Show: ‘It Breaks My Heart’
Cardi B has canceled an upcoming performance after she was hospitalized a few days ago due to a medical emergency. The rapper posted a note on her social media accounts this afternoon announcing the cancellation of her performance at this weekend’s ONE MusicFest event scheduled
Cara Delevingne, Cher and Jodie Turner-Smith Celebrate Burberry Flagship Reopening (PHOTOS)
On the eve of Lyle and Erik Menendez family members urging D.A. George Gascón to free the convicted brothers from prison, “Monsters” star Ari Graynor confirmed her ongoing support of their release after serving 34 years in prison for murdering their parents. “I only just saw
Liam Neeson Eyes Retirement From Action Movies at the End of 2025: ‘I’m 72 — It Has to Stop at Some Stage. You Can’t Fool Audiences’
Liam Neeson’s beloved run as an action movie star may be coming to an end next year. The Oscar nominee spoke to People magazine and teased his retirement from the genre that reignited the back half of his acting career. Neeson’s role in 2008’s “Taken” transformed him into an
‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ Review: Antique Appraisals Rile Up Midwest Cuckoos in a Middling Ensemble Comedy of One-Note Characters
Though it’s something of a backhanded paean to its eponymous city in question, the most enjoyable element to “Lost & Found in Cleveland” is its locations, locations, locations — cinematographer Davon Slininger’s widescreen images provide an appealing selective tour of a burg
‘Elsbeth’ Casts Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack have been tapped as guest stars in Season 2 of CBS’ “Elsbeth,” the mystery spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. Metcalf will appear in the eighth episode of the
Tom Holland Says Christopher Nolan Movie Offer Was the ‘Phone Call of a Lifetime’ and ‘Reminiscent of Spider-Man 10 Years Ago’: ‘I’m Super Proud’
Tom Holland teased during an interview on “Good Morning America” that he said yes to starring in Christopher Nolan’s next movie without any knowledge of what the project actually is about. Variety confirmed earlier this month that Holland will headline Nolan’s new film
Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn to Headline Sonic Temple Festival
Metallica, Linkin Park and Korn will headline the fourth annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in May 2025, organizers announced on Wednesday. Metallica will also play at Sonic Temple for the first time in 2025 as part of their “No Repeat Weekend,” in which they will perform
Tom Holland Confirms ‘Spider-Man 4’ Will Begin Filming Next Summer
"Everything's good to go. We're nearly there. It's super exciting," the actor said during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'
At The Santa Fe International Film Festival, Variety’s Screenwriters To Watch Reveal How They Use Personal Inspiration to Tell Powerful Stories
On Friday, Oct. 19, Variety partnered with the Santa Fe International Film festival to celebrate its 10 Screenwriters to Watch. All 10 recipients gathered at Santa Fe’s Lensic Performing Arts Center for a lively conversation about their path to screenwriting and the work that
From Emma Stone to June Squibb and Rachel Kondo: Power Women of Hollywood 2024
The professionals on Variety’s Women’s Impact Report navigated Hollywood’s turbulent 2023 only to find more rocky roads in 2024. Layoffs, a production downturn and other woes dogged the entertainment business – but those were offset by the creation of blockbuster movies, series
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review: Tom Hardy and His Alien Entity Go Full Buddy Movie in a Finale That Shoots the Works, Because Why Not?
Tom Hardy, from the first "Venom" on, has chosen to offset the uncoolness of doing a comic-book franchise by putting his slumming in quotation marks, playing Eddie as a borderline doofus who talks like a grown-up version of one of the Bowery Boys. The performance has worked, in
‘Magpie’ Screenwriter Tom Bateman Talks Crafting the Perfect Twist and Collaborating With Wife Daisy Ridley
“Magpie” screenwriter Tom Bateman doesn’t want you to guess his film’s twist ending; he wants you to squirm. “I want an audience to just be nudging their boyfriend, girlfriend, mum or dad like, ‘Something’s wrong here. There’s something up,'” he says with a laugh. “Magpie”
Lionsgate’s Losing Streak: What’s Behind the Studio’s Seven Consecutive Box Office Flops
Lionsgate’s genre-spanning 2024 slate of heist comedies, weepy coming-of-age tales, cheeky video game adaptations and horror stories was aiming to fill a void. Most of these were the kinds of movies that major Hollywood studios have either stopped making entirely or largely
66-Year-Old Woman Falls Overboard on Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise in the Bahamas; Search Underway With U.S. Coast Guard’s Help
A 66-year-old woman fell overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise on the evening of Oct. 22, the U.S. Coast Guard reports (via ABC News). Search efforts for the woman are now underway. The woman fell overboard about 17 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas while traveling on the
After Liam Payne’s Death, the Music Industry Must Examine Its Treatment of Young Artists (Guest Column)
Lucy Heyman is a performance health and psychology coach; Rhian Jones is a freelance music writer. They collaborated on the 2021 book “Sound Advice: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy and Successful Career in Music,” which has an updated, international edition publishing on Nov.
Meet the 10 Interior Designers Behind Some of Hollywood’s Most Inspired Homes
Interior designers have always been celebrated by those in Hollywood who understand the alchemy they perform in mixing art, architecture, psychology, history, math, mind-reading and diplomacy to create gorgeous spaces that are also welcoming homes. Variety spotlights 10
Every ‘Love Is Blind’ Couple Who Got Engaged in the Pods: Who Tied the Knot and Who’s Since Broken Up?
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Seasons 1-7 of “Love Is Blind,” streaming now on Netflix. “Love Is Blind” has asked a question for six seasons now: Is love really blind? The experiment, during which singles date and get engaged before ever meeting, has been
Slamdance to Launch Awards Show Franchise ‘The Indies’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Slamdance, the indie film festival established almost 30 years ago in response to the cultural monolith of Sundance, is unveiling its first ever awards show franchise. “The Indies” will be an annual ceremony celebrating “the spirit of truly independent filmmaking,” according to
Hot Docs Unveils 2025 Fest Programming Team Amid Restructuring
Director of programming Heather Haynes will oversee a team of film pickers that includes programmers returning after a mass exit before the 2024 edition.
Box Office Preview: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Eyes $65M Domestic Launch
The threequel could have the lowest start of the franchise at the North American box office. Oscar contender 'Conclave' also opens in more than 1,700 theaters.
Leslie Jones Demands Women Be Respected ‘as F—ing Humans’
Leslie Jones will be bringing her considerable talent to Variety’s Power of Women gala, which she will host on Oct. 24. “I have to see what the crowd is. I’m thinking these are gonna be classy ladies, so I’m definitely gonna have to, you know, watch my mouth first,” laughs the
Ricky Gervais’ ‘The Office’ Gets A Mexican Remake (EXCLUSIVE)
Ricky Gervais’ career-launching mockumentary series “The Office” is getting a Mexican remake with Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Gary “Gaz” Alazraki’s Máquina Vega leading the charge. Alazraki, who proved his comedy chops directing and producing major hits “Nosotros los
Jennifer Fox Will Produce Film Academy’s Governors Awards for Sixth Time
The Oscar-nominated 'Michael Clayton' producer, who previously oversaw the ceremony's 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th editions, will oversee its 15th edition on Nov. 17.
How ‘Woman of the Hour’ Production Designers Remade ‘The Dating Game’ Set to Telegraph the Presence of a Serial Killer
Approximately one-third of the Netflix true crime thriller “Woman of the Hour” takes place on set of “The Dating Game,” where real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala was a contestant in the 1970s. So, production designers for the Anna Kendrick-directed film had two missions: to
Michael Keaton Slams Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Tells Their Supporters: ‘They Don’t Respect You. They Think You’re Stupid. They’re Not Your Bros’
Michael Keaton published a video on Instagram in which he directly addressed men who attend rallies for Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The Batman and Beetlejuice icon reminded Trump and Musk supporters that “they don’t really respect you,” so why attend one of their rallies?
AFI Fest Looks to Reassert Itself as Hollywood’s Hometown Film Festival, With Premieres From Clint Eastwood, Robert Zemeckis and Wallace and Gromit
Hollywood may be synonymous with moviemaking, but Los Angeles has historically been fickle about supporting a major film festival. AFI Fest, which will unfurl the red carpet for opening night on Wednesday, hopes to certify its status as the city’s landmark festival, especially
‘Family Guy’ Hulu Christmas Special Sets Premiere Date
The “Family Guy” Christmas special at Hulu has set its official premiere date. The special, titled “Gift of the White Guy,” will premiere on Hulu on Nov. 25. This marks the second of two Hulu exclusive “Family Guy” specials, with the first being the Oct. 14 Halloween special
Titan OS Announces Partnership With Sony Pictures Entertainment for the Launch of Sony One Channels: ‘Big Step for Us’
Titan OS has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the launch of Sony One Channels. As part of the partnership, the company will roll out the Sony One FAST channel portfolio on selected Sony’s Android TVs and Philips Smart TVs already running Titan OS,
Hulu Gives Pilot Order to Nick Paley Comedy ‘Phony,’ Connie Britton Set to Star
Hulu has given out a pilot order to Nick Paley’s comedy “Phony” with Connie Britton now set for a lead role, Variety has learned. The pilot is described as a coming-of-age mystery. The official logline states that it follows “a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car
How Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Was Born to Disrupt the Status Quo
It was almost midnight on Emmy Awards Sunday. The crowd at the Netflix after-party in Hollywood was thinning fast. Those who were left on that September evening were called to action by the DJ with a “last dance” alert — a Netflix tradition that brought all of the streamers’
